Digital Project Manager- Vogtle 3&4

  • Southern Company
  • Waynesboro, Georgia
  • Full Time

Digital Digital Project Manager:

The Digital Modernization Program is an effort to upgrade and standardize the SNC fleet to a modern digital control infrastructure.

With numerous projects being implemented across the fleet there will be a need for coordination between operations and alignment in our technical implementation.

Responsibilities:

  • Project Management - This position will be required to obtain a PMP certification within 1 year and perform as a project manager.
  • Ensuring and maintaining a safe, positive, and inclusive work culture.
  • Management and oversite of onsite resources and daily activities in support of successful scope development, implementation, and project closeout phases of digital projects at Vogtle using the established Project procedures and measured by achieving required project performance in safety, quality, schedule, cost, scope, and risk.
  • Provide input into contracting strategy and help establish and track performance against baseline schedule and budget.
  • Provide input and recommendation for field resource requirements for construction.
  • Overall management of onsite contractors and administration of their contracts using appropriate field resources.
  • Assist in the development and dissemination of critical project statistical information (i.e. material quantities installed, man hours worked, early v. late start, budget analysis, etc.)
  • Assist in the development of bid packages, conduct pre-bid meetings and evaluate bids.
  • Analyze problems for solutions and coordinate corrective action with designers, vendors and the Contractor.
  • Building effective working relationships with entities involved with the Project.
  • Vendor and AE Oversight - This position will be required to ensure that the vendor and AE are meeting the needs and standards set forth by SNC.

These are the key functions of this individual, however additional workload outside of these key areas may also be assigned based on the Program needs and Individuals current workload.

Requirements:

  • 2 or more years of experience in nuclear plant
  • Demonstrated leadership, along with excellent oral and written skills.
  • Solid analytical and strategic thinking with an understanding of our business combined with seasoned judgment resulting in the ability to make wise decisions after considering risk and opportunity.
  • Ability to interface with key stakeholder, vendors, and contractors while representing the best interests of Southern Company.

Preferred experience:

  • 2 or more years' experience in nuclear plant I&C (e.g., Nuclear Navy or commercial nuclear power plant in maintenance, OPS, or engineering).
  • 2 or more years' experience with digital control system design and/or operation.
  • Control system platforms (for example ABB, Emerson Ovation, Westinghouse, Foxboro, Bailey, Honeywell, Metso, Allen Bradley, or GE PLC/PAC, Siemens)
  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field

Additional Requirements:

  • The selected candidate will be required to obtain U.S. Nuclear Power Plant Unescorted Access.
  • In order to obtain unescorted access, the selected candidate will be required to complete a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ).

Primary Location: Vogtle Nuclear Plant

Operating Company: Southern Nuclear Operating Co

Travel (Up to...): Yes, 25 % of the Time

Work Location(s): Vogtle Nuclear Plant

Southern Nuclear , a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), is a leader among the nation's nuclear energy facility operators and an innovator in advanced nuclear technologies. Southern Nuclear is an essential part of Southern Company's energy portfolio, operating over 8,200 MW across eight nuclear energy units in Alabama and Georgia at the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant near Dothan, Ala., the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant near Baxley, Ga., and the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant near Waynesboro, Ga.

The company recently achieved commercial operation on Vogtle Units 3&4, representing an historic achievement for the nuclear industry and the country. Vogtle Units 3&4 are the first new nuclear units to reach commercial operation and be built in the United States in the last three decades. Southern Nuclear is a recognized leader in the industry in nuclear and fuel innovation, having been the first to deploy Accident Tolerant Fuels and winning over 10 consecutive Top Innovative Practice (TIP) Awards and eight EPRI awards.

For more than 40 years, Southern Nuclear has operated nuclear energy facilities at the highest levels of safety and reliability, generating carbon-free electricity for millions of homes and businesses. The company's headquarters is in Birmingham, Ala.

Twitter: @SouthernNuclear; Facebook: facebook.com/southernnuclear; www.southernnuclear.com

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benets will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 6965

Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Nuclear

Job ID: 482301649
Originally Posted on: 6/22/2025

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